"Aharon Barak Joins ICJ Panel as Israel Seeks Global Support in Gaza Genocide Case"
Israel has appointed Aharon Barak, a former Supreme Court President, as a judge on the judicial panel of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for a case brought by South Africa, which accuses Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. This appointment is in line with Israel's right to appoint an additional judge in cases where it is a party.